INTERCONTINENTAL, ROBERTSON QUAY, SINGAPORE ( ABOVE AND TOP RIGHT)

Situated among the al fresco dining and smart cocktail hangouts of Robertson Quay on the upper reaches of the Singapore River, the InterContinental hotel and its 225 studios and suites have earned a loyal following, especially from business travellers wanting to feel more like residents and less like, well, business travellers. It’s a quieter and more upmarket waterside experience than nearby Clarke Quay. Italian restaurant Marcello adds a spot of Manhattan flair; and a lap pool, spa and fleet of bicycles provide plenty in the way of diversion. robertsonquay.intercontinental.com